Encouraging women to set up or grow their own businesses is a vital part of this government’s long-term economic plan. There could be 1 million more female entrepreneurs if women were to set up and run new businesses at the same rate as men, according to the Women’s Business Council.

The UK is well positioned to be the best place in the world to start and grow a business, the government is offering the support needed to make the next decade the most entrepreneurial and dynamic in Britain’s history.

Minister for Women and Equalities Nicky Morgan said:

We are helping more women than ever before to start or grow their own businesses and in 2012, 20% of SMEs were run by women - up from 14% in 2008.

This is excellent progress but we know that there are more women with great entrepreneurial ideas that need the support to help their businesses succeed. This new website will help their ideas become a reality.

Minister for Women and Equalities and Business Minister Jo Swinson said:

We are supporting people to start and grow businesses to help create a stronger economy.

This fantastic new resource for women entrepreneurs outlines the wealth of advice, finance and mentors that can really help their businesses thrive.